HMO landlord fined for not owning a licence
A landlord has been sentenced and fined £1,963 in the Magistrates Court, after pleading guilty to being in control of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) that wasn’t licensed.
Coventry landlord ordered to pay almost £4000 for illegal eviction
Coventry City Council has successfully prosecuted a landlord for illegally evicting his tenants.
New Poets Laureate for Coventry
Andrea Mbarushimana and Diamond Kayode-Osunlana have been awarded the titles of Coventry Poet Laureate (2025-27) and Coventry Young Poet Laureate (2025-27) by Coventry Central Library.
Council steps up fight against fly-tipping with major investment
Coventry City Council is intensifying its battle against fly-tipping with significant new investment and innovative projects designed to keep the city's streets cleaner and safer.
New neighbourhood health programme to build on community based services
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is to help deliver care closer to home after Coventry was selected to join the first wave of a Government programme.
Digital Council winners for second year running
Coventry City Council has won Connected Britain Digital Council of the Year 2025 - for the second year in a row.
Help to quit smoking
Residents who smoke are encouraged to set a quit date for 1 October, joining thousands of others across the country who will be stopping smoking at the same time.
Report outlines ongoing financial challenges for Council
The Council's Cabinet will consider a report next week which explains its financial position so far this year, and highlights the same pressures that are being faced by many areas of local government.
Coventry parks named among the best in the country
Six of Coventry’s much-loved parks and green spaces have once again been officially recognised as some of the best in the country, having earned the prestigious Green Flag Award
Sharing life’s ups and downs as a family
This week we are marking Shared Lives - a scheme that recruits and approves Carers from all backgrounds and introduces and matches them with individuals assessed as having a social care need.
Primary school children and families more supported through partnership project
Families and neurodivergent children at 15 primary schools in Coventry have benefitted from specialised support through an innovative project.
Disposable Vapes banned from 1 June 2025
Since 1 June 2025 it is illegal for businesses to sell, offer to sell or have in their possession for sale, all single-use or ‘disposable’ vapes.
Wall of Shame - July 2025
The latest episode of the Wall of Shame is out now.
Peter named latest Good Citizen
A Coventry Veteran has been presented with a Good Citizen Award by the city’s Lord Mayor.
New funding will provide holiday fun and healthy meals
Around 18,000 Coventry children will be eligible to enjoy free holiday activities and healthy food over the coming year through a £1.6m government grant to the city.
Three Coventry leisure centres receive Sport England funding to boost sustainability
Coventry City Council has successfully secured National Lottery funding from Sport England’s Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF) to enhance sustainability efforts at three leisure centres in the city.
New Procurement Regulations coming into force – information for suppliers
Organisations that work with Coventry City Council are being reminded of new changes to public procurement regulations.
More Average Speed Enforcement cameras are on the way in Coventry
Coventry City Council is getting ready to extend the Average Speed Enforcement (ASE) network by introducing three more ASE camera locations.
Diane named Good Citizen
A Coventry woman who has dedicated years to helping others has been presented with a Good Citizen Award by the City Council.
Multi-million-pound funding package to create thousands of jobs at Coventry and Warwick Gigapark
Plans for a battery manufacturing and technology hub that will create thousands of new jobs in the West Midlands have taken a significant step forward today (Friday January 10).
National Trust to manage The Charterhouse, the charity’s first property in Coventry
The National Trust and Historic Coventry Trust today (Friday 10 January) announced a new partnership.
Help us improve local pharmacies by giving us your views
Residents of Coventry and Warwickshire are invited to complete a short online survey about their experience of pharmacy services to assess future and current needs in the area.
Spreading Christmas cheer for local families
Around 60 Coventry families were given festive gifts from staff at Stellantis Coventry, in support of the city’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.
Council backs plans to provide 50 flats for homeless families
Accommodation that is urgently needed for Coventry families, who face homelessness, has been approved by the Council in a building formerly used for sheltered accommodation.
Unsafe and counterfeit Christmas goods reminder
The Council’s Trading Standards Team is warning Christmas shoppers of the dangers of unsafe and counterfeit goods, which look like a bargain but can cause serious harm.
Coventry Local Plan review aims for increase in social housing
A review of the city’s Local Plan, which has been underway since December 2022, is closer to being completed and adopted by the Council.
New homelessness and rough sleeping strategy for Coventry
A new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy that sets out the vision, strategic direction, and priorities for Coventry for the next five years, will be discussed by councillors today.
Coventry City Council to spend £10m upgrading streetlights
Coventry City Council’s Cabinet are set to discuss plans to improve the city’s streetlights.
Six-week closure order on retailer after persistent illegal tobacco and vape sales
A Coventry store known as La Mirage, has been ordered to close its doors for six weeks after a Council investigation revealed the persistent sale of illegal tobacco and vaping products.
Report highlights Coventry’s financial budget challenge
Options listing the stark savings proposals that Coventry City Council will need to consider in order to meet its legal duty of setting a balanced budget will be discussed by councillors next week.
Wall of Shame - November 2024
The latest episode of the Wall of Shame is out now.
Send your footage of antisocial use of off-road bikes plea
Officers and specialist teams in Coventry are working hard to crack down on antisocial behaviour.
